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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568,979.96, 3,854,010.66 and 971,507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568,979.96, 3,854,010.66 and 971,507.32 is: 1,457,465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568,979.96 : 3,854,010.66 = 971,507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568,979.96/3,854,010.66 = 971,507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568,979.96x = 3,854,010.66 × 971,507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568,979.96x = 3,744,199,567,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,199,567,548.03/2,568,979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,465.46

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